"Tomorrow we take another step on Ukraine's EU reform path by opening technical negotiations on all remaining clusters," European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos said.

After months of disparaging his European allies, U.S. President Donald Trump suddenly seeks their assistance. But none rush to send warships to reopen the Strait of Hormuz amid Washington's ongoing war with Iran, even as Trump warns that a lack of action would be "very bad" for NATO's future. Experts who spoke to the Kyiv Independent see an emerging pattern. "Take unilateral actions without including allies, then bully them into supporting that action," — this is how Trump's approach was desc

Key developments on March 16: * Explosions rock Kyiv as Russian drones target capital during morning rush hour * Ukrainian drones reportedly strike oil depot in Russia's Krasnodar Krai * 12 years after Crimea annexation, Ukraine says nearly 300 still jailed on fabricated political charges * 'Terror against civilians' — Russian occupation court jails 69-year-old woman for donating to Ukrainian army A series of explosions were heard in Kyiv on March 16 as Russia launched a rush hour drone at

As Telegram outages spread across Russia, the Kremlin appears to be ramping up pressure on the popular app while steering users toward a state-backed alternative.

To the average Canadian, the moral lines of the war in Ukraine remain clear. But behind the closed parliament doors, a different picture is emerging. National Security Advisor Nathalie Drouin warned parliament in February that more Canadians are beginning to believe the Kremlin's narrative: that Kyiv, not Moscow, provoked the 2022 invasion. On the surface, this shift isn't visible. Public polling commissioned by the Ukrainian Canadian Congress (UCC) shows that nine in 10 Canadians still blame R

"Sean, thanks to you, we know what a true friend of Ukraine is," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.

Ukraine will have a new bank on its books as of tomorrow, after Estonian fintech Iute Group finalized its entry into the market on March 16 — the first foreign bank to enter the country's competitive banking sector since 2021. Representatives from Iute and Ukraine's Deposit Guarantee Fund announced on Monday at a press conference in Kyiv that Ukraine's central bank had approved the sale, paving the way for the bank to begin operations tomorrow. Iute purchased a bridge bank from Ukraine's guara

Over 1,400 civilians were killed in the Bucha District during Russia's occupation between February and March 2022

The food hall development revolution spreading across Europe has reached Ukraine's historic markets. At the end of 2025, Kyiv's historic Bessarabskyi market — a more than 100-year-old, 900-square-meter brick building located at the western end of the city's main thoroughfare Khreshchatyk — was reopened as a brightly-lit, upscale food court. While the status-protected exterior remained unchanged, the market's center now features a large bar, with most of the interior converted into a dining are

"When an elderly woman is targeted by the repression machine, it is clear that this is not about 'justice'," Ukraine's Ombudsman Office wrote on Facebook.

Ukrainian officials denied that such talks had ever been planned.

Russia has also carried out forced mobilization in Crimea and intensified the militarization of the peninsula.

"If they thought they could subjugate (Iran) in a day or a few hours, they probably realize now just how seriously they miscalculated," Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said.

Air raid sirens sounded at 8:26 a.m. with explosions being heard shortly after.

"It follows from (Trump's) statements that it is the Ukrainian side that is the main obstacle," Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said.

A series of explosions were heard in Kyiv on Monday as Russia launched a rush hour drone attack on Ukraine's capital.

"We are acting to protect our people," Moldovan President Maia Sandu said.

The Kyiv Independent’s separate analytical unit, KI Insights, is excited to announce the launch of its podcast, Ukraine Insights — a show dedicated to unpacking Ukraine’s politics, security, economy, and international relations through in-depth, expert-driven conversations.

The number includes 760 casualties that Russian forces suffered over the past day.

A top Ukrainian official said there was no "reliable alternative option" beyond the spring to keep Kyiv's finances afloat.

Ukrainian drones struck a Russian oil depot in Labinsk, Krasnodar Krai, overnight on March 16, setting the site ablaze, Telegram news channel Exilenova Plus reported, citing local residents.

Ukraine placed seventh in the medal standings at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Paralympic Games, which concluded March 15.

Thousands have flooded the streets of Budapest on March 15 as two rival political blocs showcased their strength four weeks before the pivotal parliamentary elections.

"At the moment, I have no idea how much trouble I'm going to cause myself in the future," says Pavel Talankin at the very beginning of the documentary "Mr. Nobody Against Putin." Not every story about Russian propaganda demonstrates its power. Some merely highlight the self-dramatization of the Russian people and their real position — that in their own country, they are nobodies and will not even try to change that. So the audience is left with a distorted sense of agency, shaped by the denial

Key developments on March 14-15 * Ukraine strikes Russian radar systems, S-400 launcher in occupied Crimea, General Staff says * Russian strike razes homes in Zaporizhzhia, killing 1, injuring 19 * Moscow attacked by over 60 drones in single day, mayor says * Ukraine claims 'successful' strike on 2 Russian ships ferrying weapons, equipment through Kerch Strait * Russia sentences 5 Ukrainian POWs to 15–18 years over 2024 Kursk incursion * Ukraine confirms drone strike on major southern Rus

Russia has rejected attempts by European allies to take on a greater role in Ukraine peace negotiations, the Financial Times reported on March 15, citing European diplomats involved in the talks.

According to Kuleba, the protected routes will include key logistical corridors used to supply Ukrainian forces and evacuate wounded soldiers.

In the latest episode of Ukraine This Week, Anna Belokur examines how the new war in the Middle East could strengthen Russia's ability to keep financing its invasion of Ukraine.

Ukrainian defense forces hit the 59N6-E "Protivnik" and 73E6 "Parol" radar stations near the village of Liubknekhivka in temporarily occupied Crimea.

The sanctioned athletes took part in Russia’s invasion and used sporting events to justify Moscow’s aggression and whitewash its crimes and occupation, according to the President’s Office.

Ukraine's Air Force reported that Russia launched 97 drones overnight, including Shahed-type attack drones. Air defenses shot down or suppressed 90 of them. Five drones struck five locations, while debris from downed drones fell in two locations.

The number includes 740 casualties Russian forces suffered over the past day.